Comments on: False Perceptions Revisited

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 21:40:57 +0000

In reply to Jo.

You make some very good points. I’ve just had a review and while a lot of what Emily says is true in an IDEAL world, unfortunately the REAL world consists of people coming at you with unconscious bias, ageism (they don’t like change, slow to learn, forget things etc etc) and personality bias – you need to become more outgoing, more of a team player, more visible, do talks, socialise with the right people. All great for an extrovert but total discrimination against introverts. And as you mention the casual racism. The list is long. Many bosses would do well to take a long hard look at their own false perceptions and unconscious biases before even talking to a subordinate!

By: Jo

Jo — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 23:10:26 +0000

What about where -isms and other intolerances exist? Racism, sexism, agism?
In the case of black women – ‘Angry Black Woman’ Phenomena – always having to make others feel comfortable in your presence, mostly perceived as loud, malicious, crude and angry. Anytime you make attempts to speak up “here she goes again.” If you have a crucial conversation – “she bullied me.” The Angry Black Woman by virtue of being her, is not permitted the same safe spaces as her white counterparts to be annoyed, to say “that is not acceptable,” to match the tone of others. She has to mind her tone of voice and manage her facial expressions and usually cannot be her true self lest she is perceived incorrectly, usually from a place of fear that criminalized almost everything she does.
With that, I must say false perceptions very much exist esp. where inherent bias exists.

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 18 May 2018 17:44:10 +0000

Wow- Even though my situation is very different your core information is very applicable. This is could help alot of people if they apply it. It sure helped me.

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By: MoralCompass

MoralCompass — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 15:33:47 +0000

In reply to jeannie clinkenbeard. Said Joseph Stalin, Adolf Hitler, Fidel Castro, and let's not forget, Saddam Hussein.

By: jeannie clinkenbeard

jeannie clinkenbeard — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 14:39:59 +0000

“False perceptions don’t exist” Wow, what a powerful reminder that there is no right or wrong perspective.

By: Carole Telman

Carole Telman — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 14:15:41 +0000

I like the way you move the focus off of “victimization.” One question, however: What if the actions the “complainants” would except from you are unreasonable? For example, what if other members of the staff are taking work home with them and expecting you to do the same in order to shed the brand of “laziness?” In other words, what if you discover that they are basing their perceptions on an unrealistic premise? Would you not “share your meaning” at that point by indicating that their expectations are outside the purview of your job description? Of course, depending on their response to that, it would appear to me that you just have to thicken your skin and be at peace with yourself, or you would need to consider finding another place of employment.

By: Kathie Moe

Kathie Moe — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 19:11:39 +0000

I thought this article was truly outstanding in every way. Thank you for helping me to see myself from a different perspective. The term “brand” was new to me. I love Vital Smarts and I’m so glad you send out the newsletter.

By: Amy R Depwe

Amy R Depwe — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 19:28:27 +0000

Fantastic Article. I am happy I took the time to read it in detail! THANK YOU